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Find out where Australia’s next property hotspots could be with exclusive data and reports from Smart Property Investment.

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Research • 16 Mar 2021

Top-selling auction suburbs in Victoria

After bearing the brunt of the impact of COVID-19 last year, the Victorian property market continues on a recovery trend...

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Research • 10 Mar 2021

Adelaide’s new hotspot region revealed

Despite a turbulent 2020, Adelaide’s property market remained largely resilient and welcomed the new year with strong ...

Melbourne office tenants leave CBD and head to the suburbs

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Research • 3 Mar 2021

Melbourne office tenants leave CBD and head to the suburbs

Experts are confident that the concept of the office will survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but are predicting work arrange...

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Research • 26 Feb 2021

Central Coast’s 2261 postcode swarmed by Sydney buyers

Sydney buyers have been flocking to one of NSW’s “best-kept secrets”, the Central Coast’s 2261 postcode region, ...

Northern Beaches emerges as Sydney’s 2021 hotspot

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Research • 14 Jan 2021

Northern Beaches emerges as Sydney’s 2021 hotspot

With Sydney set to be a seller’s market in 2021, where will buyers flock as they adjust to the new normal? ...

Best cities for rental performance revealed

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Research • 14 Jan 2021

Best cities for rental performance revealed

COVID-19 has undeniably altered the property market in 2020, with a clear shift in tenant priorities affecting the price...

Buyers beware, Sydney to cater to sellers in 2021

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Research • 13 Jan 2021

Buyers beware, Sydney to cater to sellers in 2021

2021 could be a standout year for Sydney’s property market on the back of low supply and unprecedented demand, with th...

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Research • 8 Jan 2021

Property experts reveal where to invest in 2021

As Australian property markets recover from a tumultuous 2020, most experts believe that this new year is shaping up to ...

5 predictions for Queensland’s property market

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Research • 30 Dec 2020

5 predictions for Queensland’s property market

The Queensland property market has maintained resilience in spite of the pandemic, and now goes into the new year with ...

Melbourne’s property market forecast to grow in 2021, but where should you buy?

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Research • 24 Dec 2020

Melbourne’s property market forecast to grow in 2021, but where should you buy?

Of the major capital cities, Melbourne was one of the most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Going into 2021, investors...

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Research • 22 Dec 2020

The best property markets of 2020

Despite the unpredictable twists and turns brought about by COVID-19 and the largest economic downturn since the 1930s, ...

The best Queensland markets over September quarter

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Research • 14 Dec 2020

The best Queensland markets over September quarter

Queensland continued to prosper despite the pandemic and recession, even becoming one of the most popular destinations f...

New hotspot emerges in Queensland as investors flock to regions

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Research • 10 Dec 2020

New hotspot emerges in Queensland as investors flock to regions

Located in the Central Queensland region, Mackay has become one of three property affordability hotspots in Queensland a...

Southern Highlands emerge as new Sydney hotspot

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Research • 9 Dec 2020

Southern Highlands emerge as new Sydney hotspot

Sydney buyers opt for a Southern Highlands tree change as they grow eager to snap up their own slice of idyllic country ...

The best-performing markets in regional Australia

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Research • 25 Nov 2020

The Best-performing Markets In Regional Australia

Tasmania has been revealed to be the home of the regional top performer for houses once more. Find out where the best- a...

Property hotspots for young Aussies revealed

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Buying • 24 Nov 2020

Property hotspots for young Aussies revealed

New research from Westpac revealed that the number of first home buyers looking to enter the market has more than double...

New Queensland hotspots highlight lifestyle, affordability

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Research • 11 Nov 2020

New Queensland hotspots highlight lifestyle, affordability

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Queensland has shown exceptional resilience, ultimately attracting demand from buyers and in...

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Research • 9 Nov 2020

Victoria’s ‘Affordable Lifestyle Destinations’ Revealed As New Hotspots

The ability to work remotely from further afield has put many more affordable lifestyle destinations in the spotlight, a...

Emerging Sydney hotspots highlight transition to remote work

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Research • 30 Oct 2020

Emerging Sydney hotspots highlight transition to remote work

The unprecedented socioeconomic effects of COVID-19 has become a catalyst for change that is seeing Australians rethinki...

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Investor stories • 19 Oct 2020

How this investor secured his great Australian dream

For many Aussies, securing home ownership is an important goal to achieve. ...

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Research • 8 Sep 2020

Western Perth development receives funding for construction

MaxCap has provided a first mortgage construction finance facility to Iris Residential for One Mabel Park development, l...

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Research • 27 Feb 2020

Victoria emerges as Australia’s happiest state – real estate report

The latest national report on seller happiness found the areas exhibiting the highest rate of seller happiness across Au...

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Research • 26 Feb 2020

Brisbane suburbs near CBD boast above 5.6% yields

Latest insights from OpenAgent.com.au found that suburbs near the Brisbane city centre boast rental yields over 5.6 per ...

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Research • 25 Feb 2020

Most affordable Brisbane suburbs near CBD

New insights revealed the most affordable suburbs in Brisbane within 35 minutes of commute, with prices ranging from $36...

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Mirador

103.33%
Bawley Point

98.13%
Walla Walla

90.7%
Byron Bay

86.67%
Kiama Heights

85.93%
Greta

84.14%
Nulkaba

81%
South Hobart

78.78%
Diddillibah

76.25%
Lennox Head

73.98%

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